A federal jury found Ryan Routh guilty of trying to assassinate Donald Trump at a golf course in South Florida. Routh was convicted on all charges, including attempted assassination and weapons violations, and now faces a possible life sentence. The trial lasted two-and-a-half weeks and included testimony from 38 witnesses.
Key Facts
Ryan Routh was convicted of trying to assassinate Donald Trump last year.
The incident took place at Trump's golf course in South Florida.
Routh faced a total of five charges, including attempted assassination and weapons violations.
The jury found him guilty on all charges.
Routh defended himself in court, calling only three witnesses.
The trial lasted about two-and-a-half weeks.
Routh argued that mere planning does not show intent to commit the crime.
Prosecutors presented evidence that Routh had intentions to carry out the attack.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of trying to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course. A jury convicted him on several charges, including attempted assassination and weapon violations.
Key Facts
Ryan Routh was accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course.
A jury convicted Routh on all charges after about two hours of deliberation.
The charges included attempted assassination, assaulting a federal officer, and weapon violations.
Routh represented himself during the trial and pleaded not guilty.
A Secret Service agent spotted Routh aiming a rifle and reported the incident.
Authorities found a semiautomatic rifle and documents related to Trump's appearances.
Routh's cell phone was traced to locations near Trump from August 18 to September 15.
Routh faces up to life in prison if convicted of attempted assassination and related charges.
An active shooter situation occurred at the Augusta Mall in Georgia. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office confirmed the incident and reports say the mall is under lockdown with police and emergency teams on the scene.
Key Facts
The active shooter was reported at Augusta Mall in Georgia.
The incident was confirmed by the Richmond County Sheriff's Office.
First reports of gunfire came in around 1:25 p.m. local time.
Mall staff and customers have been asked to shelter in place.
The mall is currently on lockdown.
Police and emergency crews are attending to the scene.
There are unconfirmed reports of multiple potential victims.
This is the third shooting at Augusta Mall in two years.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained Duwayne Baugh, a legal permanent resident living in New York. Baugh, who is originally from Jamaica, was detained during a check-in with ICE. His detention is connected to his past criminal charges, including possession of firearms.
Key Facts
Duwayne Baugh is 49 years old and has lived in the U.S. since he was 14.
He has lawful permanent resident status, meaning he can live and work in the U.S. indefinitely.
Baugh was arrested during a check-in at an ICE office in the Bronx, New York, on August 13.
He is currently held at the Orange County Correctional Center in New York.
Baugh's wife, Kaiisha, is a U.S. citizen and has terminal cancer; doctors gave her less than a year to live.
Baugh’s criminal record includes multiple firearm-related charges, the first in 2007 and the latest in 2020.
ICE released him previously to care for his ill wife, but he was detained again due to his criminal history.
The Department of Homeland Security describes Baugh as having an extensive criminal history.
Infection rates of a drug-resistant bacteria, known as "nightmare bacteria," have increased by almost 70% in the U.S. from 2019 to 2023, according to the CDC. The bacteria have a specific gene, making them difficult to treat with most antibiotics, and their cases have risen significantly, mainly impacting hospital patients.
Key Facts
"Nightmare bacteria" cases in the U.S. rose nearly 70% from 2019 to 2023.
Bacteria with the NDM gene largely drove this increase; these are hard to treat.
Only two expensive antibiotics work against these infections, and they require IV administration.
The rate of NDM cases in the U.S. increased more than fivefold in recent years.
In 2023, there were 4,341 cases of carbapenem-resistant infections from states that tested and reported them.
Unfinished or unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions have contributed to the rise in drug-resistant bacteria.
Many U.S. states do not fully test or report these cases, and hospitals often lack the ability to detect genetic resistance.
The reported cases likely underestimate the true number due to incomplete data from populous states like California, Florida, New York, and Texas.
The article addresses claims made by former US President Donald Trump about links between the painkiller Tylenol and autism, as well as the MMR vaccine and autism. Health experts criticized these claims, indicating they are not backed by scientific evidence. Additionally, data shows autism diagnoses have increased significantly but are attributed to improved recognition and diagnostic criteria.
Key Facts
Trump claimed Tylenol could be linked to autism, but health experts rejected this idea as lacking reliable evidence.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the UK's National Autism Society criticized Trump's statements.
Trump's assertion that autism diagnoses in the US increased dramatically was partly inaccurate; data shows an increase, but not to the extent he mentioned.
The CDC reported autism diagnosis rates increased from 1 in 110 (2006) to 1 in 31 among eight-year-olds in certain US states by 2022.
Trump suggested the MMR vaccine should be taken separately, implying combined doses could be problematic, but experts noted this could endanger public health.
The link between vaccinations and autism was discredited after a 1998 study by Andrew Wakefield was retracted due to falsified data and conflicts of interest.
Current research, including a 2019 Danish study of over 650,000 children, found no link between the MMR vaccine and autism.
The CDC continues to recommend the combined MMR vaccine for children to prevent the re-emergence of diseases like measles.
The United States Secret Service found and disrupted a network of telecom devices near the United Nations General Assembly in New York. This equipment could have sent millions of disruptive texts per minute and might have disabled cell phone networks.
Key Facts
The Secret Service dismantled a network capable of sending 30 million disruptive texts per minute.
Over 300 SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards were found across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
The network had the ability to disable cell phone towers in New York City.
Leaders from around the world were attending the UN General Assembly in New York when the devices were found.
Officials say the scheme involved nation-state actors communicating with organized crime and terrorist groups.
The equipment was seized from SIM farms at abandoned apartment buildings across more than five sites.
The investigation began after threats were directed at three US government officials this spring.
Authorities discovered illegal drugs, firearms, computers, and phones during the investigation.
In Alabama, Will Berry, whose mother was murdered, has asked for the execution of her killer, Geoffrey West, to be stopped. West, convicted of murder during a robbery in 1997, expressed remorse and received forgiveness from Berry. Berry wrote to the governor, stating that he forgives West and does not want the death penalty executed in his family's name.
Key Facts
Will Berry was 11 years old when his mother, Margaret Berry, was killed during a gas station robbery in 1997.
Geoffrey West, the man who committed the murder, was 21 at the time and has expressed regret for his actions.
Berry and West have exchanged letters, with Berry forgiving West and asking the state to stop his execution.
Berry sent a letter to Alabama Governor Kay Ivey asking for clemency, saying the execution would not help his family heal.
Governor Ivey responded, citing Alabama law that supports the death penalty for serious crimes.
West was convicted of capital murder and received a death sentence based on a jury's recommendation.
Berry's request for a meeting with West was denied due to prison rules.
Other family members of murder victims in Alabama have also opposed the death penalty in separate cases.
A judge has ordered the Trump administration to return $500 million in federal grant money to UCLA, which had been previously frozen. The decision came after a ruling that the administration likely didn't follow proper procedures when cutting the funds. The grants are intended for medical research, including studies on Parkinson's disease and cancer recovery.
Key Facts
A federal judge in San Francisco ruled that $500 million in UCLA's grant money must be restored.
The Trump administration froze this funding, citing civil rights violations related to antisemitism and affirmative action.
The judge found the government did not properly explain or follow required procedures for the funding cuts.
The case also included $81 million in previously restored grants from the National Science Foundation.
The cuts affected medical research grants from the National Institutes of Health.
The Trump administration suggested UCLA pay $1 billion to settle, which UCLA said would harm the university severely.
The ruling impacts investigations into diversity and inclusion efforts at elite colleges.
The White House did not comment on the ruling at the time of the report.
Former President Donald Trump shared medical advice during a televised appearance, suggesting that pregnant women avoid using Tylenol and proposing changes to vaccine schedules for children. Health experts, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, state that Tylenol is safe during pregnancy, and there is no evidence linking vaccines to autism.
Key Facts
Donald Trump gave medical advice on a TV appearance.
He advised pregnant women not to take Tylenol (acetaminophen).
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists considers Tylenol safe during pregnancy.
Trump suggested changes to vaccine schedules, like delaying shots or separating combination vaccines.
Health experts, including the World Health Organization, say vaccines do not cause autism.
Trump's appearance involved Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for questioning vaccine safety.
A new poll shows that more Americans now see benefits from legal immigration, especially in terms of economic growth and skilled workers. This contrasts with unchanged negative perceptions of illegal immigration.
Key Facts
A recent poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center finds more Americans see legal immigrants as beneficial.
More Americans now think legal immigrants help with economic growth and provide skilled workers to U.S. companies.
Views have shifted since March 2024, with fewer people now wanting to reduce the number of legal immigrants.
Nearly half of Americans believe the current level of legal immigration should stay the same.
Opinions about illegal immigration remain unchanged, with many seeing it as risky.
Some concerns include the potential for illegal immigrants to commit crimes in the U.S.
The Trump administration proposed a change to the H-1B visa selection process, moving away from a lottery system to one that prefers higher-paying jobs. This change was announced in a draft notice from the Department of Homeland Security.
Key Facts
The Trump administration wants to change how H-1B visas are selected.
The current system uses a lottery to choose applicants.
The proposed system would favor applications for high-paying jobs.
The Department of Homeland Security released a draft notice about this change.
President Trump recently announced a new $100,000 fee related to the process.
This information was published in the Federal Register.
Newsweek contacted the Department of Homeland Security for comments.
John James, a Republican representative from Michigan, was placed fourth in a recent straw poll for the gubernatorial race. This poll was conducted more than a year before the election to find a new governor after Gretchen Whitmer. James, who is a businessman and veteran, has run for higher office before but has yet to win.
Key Facts
John James is a U.S. Representative for Michigan's 10th congressional district.
He announced his bid for Michigan governor in April 2024 but ranked fourth in a recent straw poll.
The straw poll was conducted at a conference on Mackinac Island with about 500 attendees.
Aric Nesbitt, a Michigan State Senate leader, led the poll with 29% support.
James received 14% support, trailing Tom Leonard and Mike Cox.
James was not present at a gubernatorial forum during the conference.
Earlier this year, another poll showed James as a favorite among Republican voters.
The Republican primary for Michigan governor is planned for August 2026.
President Trump canceled a meeting with top Democratic leaders, raising the likelihood of a government shutdown on October 1. The meeting was planned to discuss budget issues, but disagreements over financial proposals led to its cancellation.
Key Facts
President Trump canceled a planned Thursday meeting with Democratic leaders.
The meeting was to discuss avoiding a government shutdown on October 1.
Trump cited disagreements over the Democrats' funding proposal as the reason for the cancellation.
Democrats proposed reversing certain Medicaid changes and extending healthcare tax credits.
Trump criticized the Democratic proposal, calling it "unserious."
House leaders approved a stopgap spending bill, but the Senate did not pass it.
The Senate is set to reconvene September 29 to discuss funding.
GOP leaders have called the potential shutdown "the Schumer shutdown," aiming to place blame on Democrats.
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke on "The View," where she mentioned a past presidential campaign mistake. She said she did not clearly show the differences between herself and President Biden during her 2024 campaign, which some saw as an issue.
Key Facts
Kamala Harris appeared on the TV show "The View."
She talked about her mistake in the 2024 presidential campaign.
Harris said she didn't make it clear how she differed from President Biden.
She thought the differences were obvious and did not want to criticize Biden.
Her remarks were made in the context of reflecting on the past campaign.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor. While some key Democrats support Mamdani, others have chosen not to endorse him due to his progressive views and stance on international issues. Polls show Mamdani leading in a four-way mayoral race.
Key Facts
Kamala Harris endorsed Zohran Mamdani for the NYC mayoral race.
Mamdani is the Democratic nominee after winning the primary in June.
Some Democrats, like Governor Kathy Hochul, support him, while others do not.
Mamdani is known for his progressive policies, such as a rent freeze and higher taxes for the wealthy.
He has controversial views on international matters, like calling for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have not endorsed Mamdani.
Polls suggest Mamdani is leading against opponents Eric Adams, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa.
A new poll indicates that President Trump's approval rating has decreased, with his disapproval rising. Recent surveys suggest that dissatisfaction with the economy is a major factor influencing these declines.
Key Facts
President Trump's approval rating dropped to 45%, while his disapproval rating rose to 53%.
The Echelon Insights poll shows Trump's net approval is -8 points for the third time in his second term.
The YouGov/Economist poll shows 39% approve of Trump, while 57% disapprove.
The consumer price index (CPI) increased by 2.9% in August compared to the previous year.
Trump's approval on economic management fell to 43%, with 54% disapproval.
Public disapproval of Trump's handling of tariffs reached 57%, with only 39% approving.
More Americans now blame Republicans for rising inflation according to the latest Cygnal poll.
The share of people describing the economy as poor rose from 28% to 39% over the last two months.
A recent study shows that nearly one-third of Americans lack emergency savings. High inflation and a struggling job market are making it hard for people to save money. Many Americans feel financial pressure and worry about not having enough savings.
Key Facts
32% of Americans have no emergency savings, up from 21% last year.
29% cannot afford an expense over $400, though this is an improvement from 37%.
50% of people feel stressed about their current savings levels.
75% believe having emergency savings is important for financial security.
Inflation and high costs are the main reasons people struggle to save.
The median savings balance for Americans has decreased to $500.
Job market is weak, with only 22,000 new jobs added in August.
Layoffs increased to 85,979 in August, showing economic strain.
Tampa Pride has canceled its upcoming events due to current political and financial challenges in Florida. The organization aims to reassess its long-term strategy and funding sources. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' policies, including reduced support for diversity and inclusion programs, have influenced this decision.
Key Facts
Tampa Pride canceled its events due to political and economic reasons.
The group's director's contract will end on August 31, 2025.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted policies limiting discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.
Reduced corporate sponsorships and government funding have affected the organization's ability to continue.
Florida has seen other anti-diversity measures, such as the removal of LGBTQ+ crosswalks.
Tampa's mayor expects a pride celebration to happen in the city in some form next year.
President Donald Trump announced on social media that he canceled a planned meeting with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The meeting was meant to discuss avoiding a government shutdown as the fiscal year ends on September 30.
Key Facts
President Trump canceled a meeting with Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries.
The meeting was scheduled for Thursday.
The goal of the meeting was to prevent a government shutdown.
The fiscal year ends on September 30.
Avoiding a government shutdown was the main issue for the planned discussion.
